Came across a thread that may interest E39 owners

[sparks_E39]

Things you didn't know about your E39- no idea if it's been posted before but it makes an interesting read.

http://www.bmwland.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?f=5&...

I didn't know I had "follow me home lights"!!! But I don't have a ski hatch

And "Here's another - works on all BMW's with fly-by-wire throttle - turn on your ignition (without starting the car) for 10 seconds, turn it off, leave for 10 seconds and then start the car - you will have reset and recalibrated your accelerator pedal to take up any slack or sluggishness - most folks who have done this have reported a marked increase in response to a call for more coal in the boiler."

Edited by sparks_E39 on Saturday 19th November 17:13

[JJM]

Great thread, I remember seeing this when I purchased my E39 a few years back, contains lots of useful tips and info.

Also it seems that it is not too tricky to retro fit a ski hatch - just need a jigsaw and the kit...

http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e39-m5-e52-z8-dis...

Am planning on do it over the winter.

Edited by JJM on Sunday 20th November 19:43

[ghibbett]

Ha ha, this reminds me of the General Gassing thread asking who read their owners manuals (most people didn't).

Of course, in the manual it details the follow-me-home light feature.

[Max M4X WW]

Lots of things on the E39 like this.

My favourite is the key memory function for the seats (and climate/stereo if you should desire) its useful for us as the O/H is quite a bit smaller than me!